This position is for a senior security expert responsible for leading product security and serving as the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for operational autonomous aircraft systems. The role demands hands-on security experience, mastery of compliance standards such as RMF and NIST 800-53, and close coordination with engineering teams developing deployed defense technologies. Emphasis is placed on practical, engineering-focused security decisions that align regulatory compliance with system functionality and performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead product security and serve as the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for operational autonomous aircraft platforms.
- Manage RMF processes, including ATO documentation, continuous authorization, and interactions with customer security teams.
- Convert security and compliance mandates into technically appropriate and product-aligned controls.
- Work closely with systems, software, hardware, and platform engineering teams throughout all stages of the product lifecycle.
- Assess how design choices affect security posture and operational effectiveness.
- Assist in government and customer audits, evaluations, and security reviews.
- Help advance product security and compliance practices across the organization.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or senior ISSO for complex systems.
- Background securing aerospace or defense-related products.
- Thorough understanding of RMF, NIST 800-53, and the ATO process.
- Sufficient technical or systems engineering expertise to evaluate the feasibility and impact of security requirements.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams in fast-moving, product-focused environments.
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Must be able to work on-site in Frisco, TX.
Nice to Have
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
- Experience with CMMC and ISO 27001 implementation or assessment.
- Product security experience that extends beyond enterprise IT or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) roles.
- Commercial technology experience in addition to defense sector work.
- Knowledge of secure development lifecycles and experience with embedded or autonomous systems.
Tech Stack
RMF, NIST 800-53, ATO process, CMMC, ISO 27001, secure development lifecycle, embedded systems, autonomous systems
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
Compensation
Pay within range listed. Equity: Equity. Bonus
Work Arrangement
onsite — Frisco, TX
Team
Collaborates closely with systems, software, hardware, and platform engineering teams across the product lifecycle
- Equal opportunity workplace
- Affirmative action employer
- Committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status
Additional Information
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance is required.
- Must be able to work on-site in Frisco, TX.
- Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
- All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
